Global Denmark Podcast

In this fascinating episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, co-host Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward interview CEO of Food Nation, Lise Walbom.In this conversation, we take a dive into the agriculture in Denmark. We learn about its importance, Danish exports, and how the industry is using technology and cooperative ways to move to more sustainable solutions.We also learn about opportunities and challenges in the Danish food sector, the role of Food Nation, how restaurants influence our culture, and much more.

In this fascinating episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, co-hosts Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward interview Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies, Ulrik Pram Gad.In this conversation, we take a deep dive into Greenland's political and historical aspects. We learn more about why countries like the United States are interested in Greenland, the relationship with Denmark, geopolitics, economic and political influence, The Monroe doctrine, lessons to and from Greenland, and much more.

In this episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of presenting a fascinating conversation as co-host Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward talk to Managing Director for the MAD-Academy, Melina Shannon-DiPietro. The MAD-Academy is a Copenhagen-based educational institution that trains professionals in more sustainable business practices and effective leadership within the hospitality industry.In this episode, we talk about how Melina helps change the industry by bridging the gap between cooking and leading organizations. We learn about the importance of connecting with nature, the green transition, The Nordic Food model, diversity in learning, as well as Melina's background and much more.

In this week's episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming back CEO and Founder of GoodTalks, Pernille Sandberg Bech. In this episode, Pernille and co-host, Thomas Mulhern, share a big announcement, talk about the state and direction of GoodTalks, how sharing is key for vulnerability, the role of vulnerability and growth, how to navigate imposter syndrome, and much more.

In this week's episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Signe Biering Nielsen. Signe is an executive coach and leadership advisor with more than 20 years of international experience. She has advised top leaders from a variety of public and private organizations, including politicians and diplomats to the intelligence service, CEO's and business owners. Signe has also worked and lived in several regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the EU, and the United States. Currently, she lives in Copenhagen where she's running her own consultancy, The Coaching Room, helping top leaders with diversity issues.  In this episode, we talk about talent management, key elements in attracting and retaining global talents, diversity factors that we should be mindful of, people strategies in SMEs and much more. 

In light of Covid, global supply chain disruptions and climate change, the question of whether offshoring all manufacturing makes sensehas never been more relevant.In our latest episode, we talk with Nigel Edmondson, Managing Director at the Manufacturing Academy of Denmark (MADE).  MADE works with everything from robotics, to virtual reality, to 3-D printing and many more new ideas to explore how - and how much- manufacturing should happen in Denmark. Join Thomas Mulhern, Brian Woodward and Nigel for a talk about the future of Danish manufacturing.

Welcome back to this week's episode where we bring back our Global Denmark Podcast Alumni, Dennis Nørmark.Dennis is a known anthropologist, commentator, consultant, and author of several books including Pseudo-work and his most recent, Back to work. In this episode, we talk about what work value actually is, how organizations and individuals can navigate pseudo-work, how we can come back to a more meaningful work-life after the pandemic, and why it's important for managers to return to a more Danish way of leading organizations.

Our guest in this episode was named one of the 30 most influential women in global business by Forbes Magazine.Her name is Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, and at 43 she is the CEO of Danske Commodities, a 15-year old energy trading company that has become a major player in international energy trading.We talked to Helle about what energy trading is all about, why it matters so much in the green transition and what it means to be the only woman in an industry that is overwhelmingly dominated by men.  Helle shares her thoughts on leadership, lessons to and from Denmark and the important lessons she's learned from one of her biggest idols…Pipi Longstocking.Listen in to learn more about one of Denmark's most successful companies and one it's most influential businesswomen. 

Is technology a basic life skill? In this episode we meet Louise Overgaard, the mastermind behind Coding Pirates. Louise is on a mission to help both children and adults better understand how technology is affection their lives.Louise argues that its a lot more than just programming. Understanding technology has become a basic life skill!Join us as we discuss digitalization, technology and coding pirates.

What do Oscar-winning films, sustainable furniture, and ostomy bags have in common? Majken Kalhave can tell you! In this episode, we meet Majken Kalhave, she is the director of Creative Denmark and she is working to export Denmarks unique creative DNA to the world. But how do you sell something as abstract as creativity and why is Denmark creativity so unique anyway?​We sat down with Majken to learn more.

In this episode, we meet three danish startups with huge ambitions. Individually they are working to solve problems such as eradicating poverty, water shortage, and economic empowerment. Now they have joined forces, together with a  dozen other Danish SME's, to create TechVelopment. In this episode we discuss Danish innovations and entrepreneurship, the goals behind TechVelopment, and making a positive impact on the future.

In recent months, we at the Global Denmark Podcast have followed three startup companies that are a part of Urbantech, a Copenhagen-based program that pairs small and large companies, which share a common ambition of creating more sustainable cities. In this episode, the third in our Espresso Series on Urbantech, we speak with these startups about what, how, and why they do what they do and how this unique startup-corporate partnership has helped them.

What are some keys to be being a successful international leader in Denmark?Start with the newly appointed CEO of Stedin, former Managing Director, executive VP and global partner for Bloxhub.We discuss tips for international leaders working in Denmark, how to navigate differing cultural power distances, how Denmark stacks up to the Netherlands and are Danes really direct.

The Urbantech Program is built around the idea that in order to have an impact on the world, startups need to integrate deeply into their ecosystems to be successful. We do that by working closely with some of the biggest built-environment partners in Europe. Urbantech is an innovation program for the world’s most promising and innovative technology startups. Three Danish corporates, COWI, VKR Holding / VELUX and EWII are behind the initiative with support from the philanthropic organisations Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation.Urbantech is the collective term for the program’s focus on digital solutions to make construction more effective, buildings and power systems more flexible, and public spaces more multifunctional. And help cities emit less CO2. In short, tech that makes cities better for the humans that live in them.Today we’re back with a fresh espresso – the second of a three-episodes serie.

Who are the Danish Elite? And how much power do they really have? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews Christoph Houman Ellersgaard, researcher at Copenhagen Business School, author of the book "Magteliten" (The Power Elites) and co-creator of the project ‘Tied up?' which investigates how powerful people in Denmark wield their influence.In this episode we discuss, among other things, the taboo of being called powerful in Denmark, what the composition of power networks tell us about a society's values and why it is important to understand and discuss the concentration of power.Christopher also leads the Society for the study of Power and Elites, which undertakes ongoing studies and mapping of Denmark's Power Elite network. Learn more at www.magtelite.dk

According to the UN, up to 70 percent of the world’s population is expected to live in cities by 2050.This creates major challenges and calls for new innovative and digital solutions that can pushconstruction and urban development in a more efficient and sustainable direction.This is done through Urbantech – an innovation program for the world’s most promising andinnovative technology startups. Three Danish corporates, COWI, VKR Holding / VELUX and EWII are behind the initiative with support from the philanthropic organisations Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation.

In this episode, co-hosts Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward sit down with GDP alumnist Niels Bjerre Poulsen; author, Ph.D. in American studies, lecturer at University of Southern Denmark’s center for American studies, and key contributor on American politics and American history.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore, the legacy of Donald Trump and the potential breaking of presidential libraries, racism in America, "fraud" in the 2020 election and so much more.

What is surveillance capitalism? Why aren't more people talking about censorship? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews an American free-expression activist and author, Jillian C. York. In this insightful episode, we discuss how censorship takes place on different platforms, whether all platforms are being censored, what change would Jillian like to see towards censorship and much more.

Why does the world of headhunting seem to be so shrouded in secrecy? What are the qualities of a good leader and can foreign executives succeed in Denmark?Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Brian Woodward interviews Morten Winther, one of Denmark's top headhunters and managing partner at the global executive search firm Boyden.In this episode, we discuss how headhunters work, what makes a good leader, and Morten’s lessons to and from Denmark.

Tova Brandt is Director of the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa. In this episode, she talks with host Brian Woodward about the historical relationship and the longstanding ties between Denmark and the United States. Tova explains the waves of Danish immigration to America, the state of the current relationship between Denmark and the United States, and sheds some light on why eating medisterpølse with æbleskiver just makes damn good sense when in America.

Breaking News! The Global Denmark Podcast welcomes new co-host, Brian Woodward. In this mini-cast, we welcome Brain and learn more about his background as a communication strategist, journalist, and copy-writer as well as his vision for the continued growth of the podcast.

What can we learn from the Danish model?Join us in part one of two in this special episode of the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews Fmr. Minister, Speaker and President of the UNGA, Mogens Lykketoft. Mogens has had an incredible career, with more than 35 years as a member of the Social Democratic Party where he also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance and Taxation. He’s also author of several books and a frequent commentator on Danish television. Today, Mogens is also serving as Chair for a project called Energinet.In this episode, we take a dive into what the Danish model is, the concept of equality, climate change, the future of energy, the role of the UN, and Mogen’s reflections on previous and current events.

From profit-oriented gainer to a social entrepreneurship frontrunner.Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews serial entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of 1People, Jonathan Tjoa Algreen. In this conversation, we discuss the meaning of business from a societal perspective, what investors look for in promising entrepreneurs, human well-being, and much more.

What can we learn about Denmark from its largest and most influential business organisation?Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interviews the Deputy Director General at Dansk Industri, Kinga Szabo Christensen.In this insightful episode, we discuss Kinga’s journey from Hungary to Denmark, initiatives to attract global talents, the impact of the UN sustainable development goals, Denmark’s competitive advantages, and much more.

How do you cultivate a growth and global mindset? Join the Global Denmark Podcast as Thomas Mulhern interview Managing Director of Growth Mindset, Skip Bowman. In this value-packed episode, we learn about the safe to great tool, cultivating positive mindsets both in Denmark and abroad, how cultural aspects and barriers affect change in organisations, and much more.

What is the true value of diversity?Join this week’s episode of Global Denmark Podcast; as Thomas Mulhern speaks with Scott E. Page who is a leading academic, social scientist, author and Professor at the University of Michigan. Listen as together they explore; compositional diversity and diversity bonus by digging into Scott’s book, The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy.

Vulnerability, Authenticity and Balance Global Denmark Podcast is back with another insightful episode; as Thomas Mulhern sits down with the CEO and Founder of GoodTalks, Pernille Sandberg Bech. In this wide-ranging conversation, we took a dive into Pernille’s journey from Group Head of Talent and Leadership to starting an empowering network that is adding tremendous value to women around the world.

How can we enhance inclusion, integration and innovation?To explore these topics and a lot more, Thomas Mulhern joined with world renowned expert on psychological safety, best-selling author and CEO of LeaderFactor, Timothy R. Clark, took a deep dive into Tim’s new book, “The Four Stages of Psychological Safety.”

Hygge, Happiness and Corona.Join Thomas Mulhern and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute and NY Times best-selling author, Meik Wiking, in this week’s episode of the Global Denmark Podcast. Listen as they explore how to create happiness in the time of Corona, digital hygge, shaping memories, the new happiness museum in Copenhagen and a groundbreaking new report from the happiness institute that could dramatically change the well-being for humanity.

In this week’s episode of Global Denmark Podcast, Thomas Mulhern is joined by the director of Talent Attraction at Copenhagen capacity, Nikolaj Lubanski, as they discuss the value proposition for attracting and retaining top talent, the Talent to Denmark Project, and global talent in light of COVID’19.

How should you negotiate virtually?Join the Global Denmark Podcast as we are pleased to have Keld Jensen, negotiation and trust expert, prolific author with over 20 publications in 36 countries and 30 years of diverse experience, once again, back on the podcast.In this insightful episode, we explore the impact of the Corona crisis in-terms of negotiation; how Keld has been devoting his time, do’s and don’ts of online negotiation, compare US and Denmark in managing its distributed workforce and the role of trust in business and societies.

Say it ain't so Ed!Join the Global Denmark Podcast as we say tak for nu til co-host Ed Ley! Thomas and Ed send Ed off with a proper goodbye by reminiscing on the journey, discussing behind the scenes considerations into making the podcast, and talking about the podcast going forward.

The Global Denmark Podcast is back with the final installment of our “Espresso Series” where we speak with Julia Gebert; Founder and CEO of RYSTA. In this wide-ranging conversation, we take a look at sensors designed for indoor and outdoor environments, the UrbanTech experience, partnering with EWII, and the elimination of mold.

How can you create networking value in the time of Corona?Join us as we welcome back CEO of ExpatRide and Founder of the DABGO organization, Jesper Løvendahl. We take a look at digital value-creation, keys to leading a distributed workforce and what it means to give in times of crisis.

The Global Denmark Podcast is back with the second installment of our Espresso Series entitled "human is better."In this episode, Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern sat down with Timm Beyer, Managing Director of Powerfox, to discuss; their mission, the essence of capturing and managing energy data, the journey with UrbanTech, and what the Danish market can teach German companies.

How do we as parents navigate the Corona pandemic? The Global Denmark Podcast is back with parental expert and bestselling author, Jessica Joelle Alexander. Join us as we take a look at the situation on the ground in Italy, navigating the Corona pandemic as a worker and a parent, creating paths of opportunity in the crisis and much much more.

Global Denmark Podcast wants to support exciting start-ups and Danish companies in creating innovation and growth in the years to come. Therefore, we have had the pleasure of collaborating with the Urbantech Project, which we stumbled upon at BLOXHUB.Urbantech helps promising start-ups from around the world connect with top Danish businesses. In this episode we sat down with Kirsti Svenning, Head Of Communications and Sustainability at Catenda, to discuss their journey, how digitalization is affecting the building industry and the collaboration with Urbantech.

Join Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern on the Global Denmark Podcast in this recap special as we reflect on the lessons from our second roundtable with Louise Orbesen, Dr. Poornima Luthra and Sandy Mackenzie, followed by some exciting news of what’s next.

The Global Denmark Podcast is proud to present our second roundtable discussion.What is the relationship between hygge, comfort and growth?Join Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern as we welcome back our podcast alumni Louise Orbesen, founder of Leading Humans, Dr. Poornima Luthra, founder and Chief Consultant of TalentED and educator at CBS, and Sandy Mackenzie, Director of Copenhagen International School.This is a 2 part series, where we discussed the future of work and leadership, cognitive diversity, openness and vulnerability, talent shortages and their consequences, the village mentality, hygge and growth, as well as social emotion and attachment.

The Global Denmark Podcast is proud to present our second roundtable discussion.Join Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern as we welcome back our podcast alumni Louise Orbesen, founder of Leading Humans, Dr. Poornima Luthra, award-winning educator at Copenhagen Business School and Sandy Mackenzie, Director of Copenhagen International School.In this wide-ranging conversation, we discussed the future of work and leadership, cognitive diversity as well as openness and vulnerability. In part 1 of this two-part series; we take a deep dive into lessons from Denmark to the world: low power distance, trust and having a definite identity.

Join Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern on the Global Denmark Podcast in this recap special as we reflect on the lessons from our first roundtable with Katja Iversen, Chris Shern, and Claus Lønborg, followed by some exciting news of what’s next.

Join the Global Denmark Podcast as we sit down with Senior Vice President of VELUX, Tina Mayn.Tina has extensive experience working with innovation, R&D and transformation management. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explored; VELUX’s global presence, the innovation pipeline, leading large transformation and turnaround, the Urbantech project and scale-up accelerators, as well as the differences between Stockholm and Copenhagen in terms of attracting global talents. Tina, being the first woman to serve in top management at VELUX, also brings tips for women pursuing their career.

How do we give our children the tools to succeed now and in the future?Join the Global Denmark Podcast for an insightful conversation as we sit down with the Director of Copenhagen International School, Sandy Mackenzie. Sandy has been a school leader in China, the United States, the UK, and now in Denmark. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explored; innovation in the educational sector, the importance of emotional intelligence and global perspectives, the role of CIS, the 17 SDGs, inclusion, the experience of being an expat leader in Denmark and much more.

The Global Denmark Podcast is proud to announce a brand new roundtable format where we dig deeper into the lessons to and from Denmark.Join our inaugural roundtable as we welcome back podcast alumni Katja Iversen, CEO of Women Deliver, Chris Shern, Managing Director of IME Fond/Henley Business School and Claus Lønborg, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity. This is part 2 of a 2 part series where we discuss; the social welfare state model, Nordic leadership values, diversity and inclusion issues and how it affects global talent attraction.

The Global Denmark Podcast is proud to announce a brand new roundtable format where we dig deeper into the lessons to and from Denmark.Join our inaugural roundtable as we welcome back podcast alumni Katja Iversen, CEO of Women Deliver, Chris Shern, Managing Director of IME Fond/Henley Business School and Claus Lønborg, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity. This is part 1 of a 2 part series where we discuss; the social welfare state model, Nordic leadership values, diversity and inclusion issues and how it affects global talent attraction.

The Global Denmark Podcast is back and we kick off 2020 with a recap special with hosts Ed Ley and Thomas Mulhern.Join us as we recap key lessons to and from Denmark and take a look ahead of what it all means for 2020!

Join the Global Denmark Podcast for an insightful conversation as we sit down with Natasha Friis Saxberg; CEO of IT-Branchen, author, digital strategist, and entrepreneur.Natasha has worked with start-ups and corporations for two decades. She has previously worked as the Head of Venture Development at Maersk Growth and Head of Future Growth at Atea. She’s a TEDx Speaker, founder of several SaaS start-ups, and currently also serves as the Deputy Chairman at the Foundation for Social Responsibility.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explored; the first technological revolution, the value-chain evolution and horizontal collaboration, innovation teams within corporations, accelerating growth in start-ups, and much more.

Denmark vs USA: How do Danes and Americans misunderstand each other? Janteloven, micromanagement, and the prodigious use of the exclamation point: just a few of the conflicts that arise as part of the generally friendly relationship between Americans and Danes. Join us as we discuss these topics and much more with Kay Xander Mellish, a US-Danish dual citizen, keynote speaker, and author of several books including the bestsellers, “How to Live in Denmark” and “How to Work in Denmark,” and her most recent, “Working with Americans – Tips for Danes.”

What is leadership in balance and how and why should we empower middle management in 2019?Join us as we discuss these topics and much more with former group CEO of Tryg, member of countless boards and one of Financial Times top 25 businesswomen in the world, Christine Bosse.

What’s the status and impact of Brexit? Join us in this fascinating and insightful conversation as we interview award-winning journalist and DR’s correspondent in the UK, Kim Bildsøe Lassen.

What does it mean to parent the “Danish way”? Join us as we break down play, authenticity, reframing, empathy, praise, hygge in parenting, work and life with speaker and bestselling author, Jessica Joelle Alexander.